Copyright Date:
2008
Edition Date:
2008
Release Date:
09/01/07
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-602-70075-3
ISBN 13:
978-1-602-70075-8
Dewey:
973.3
LCCN:
2007006440
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
The economic events that led the patriots to dump tea off English ships into Boston Harbor are presented with watercolors that re-create the setting and add drama. The events are confusing without elaborate explanation, and this book would work best as a complement to a history text, or for readers who have a grasp on the politics of the times. An afterword and time line are included.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6 Rod Espinosa's graphic novel (ABDO, 2007) is well-presented as an ibook. It provides information about the East India Company, the French and Indian War and George Washington's role in it, the Stamp Act and Tea Tax leading to the Boston Massacre, the Boston Tea Party, and the Declaration of Independence. Text boxes provide the basics, while dialogue bubbles show peoples' reactions both in the Colonies and in England. Users have the option of having the text read to them by a male narrator who creates unique voices for the different characters or reading it by themselves. As text and dialogue are read, they are presented on the screen, and sized larger for ease of viewing. Visually appealing graphic illustrations are occasionally slightly animated, and background sounds are added to enhance the telling. The program doesn't need to be installed to run, which greatly increases its ease of use. The menu is always available, allowing users to go forward or back, stop, return to the home page, access the glossary, or go to the review quiz. This interesting presentation makes this period of history come alive and would make a good learning center or be an excellent choice for whole-class instruction. Teresa Bateman, Brigadoon Elementary School, Federal Way, WA
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Boston, 1773. On a rainy night on December 16, 150 men climbed aboard three English cargo ships from Great Britain. The men were angry at the excessive taxes on tea, so they disguised themselves and threw crate upon crate of tea into the harbor. Come along on the act that would lead to the American Revolution in this astounding graphic novel. Maps, timelines, glossaries, and indexes make these titles an exciting addition to classroom discussion.